Sequoia National Park Things to Do

 12 Reviews  Moro Rock is well worth the climb for its views over the park and the high Sierra's in the distance. To get there you can either take a shuttle from the Giant forest Museum or take a 1 1/2 mile hike.... 

 5 Reviews  The General Sherman Tree is considered the largest living tree by volume. It is neither the tallest or widest but if you combine its 275 foot height with its 102 foot ground circumference, it is a... 

 5 Reviews  The narrow and winding Crystal Cave Road is only 7 miles long, but has over 100 turns as it twists its way through forest and foothills to the entrance of Crystal Cave. There are a multitude of... 

 3 Reviews  There are 34 groves of the giant sequoia tree - earth's largest species. General Sherman is the largest, making it the largest living thing in the entire world! Named in 1879 by admirers of the Civil... 

 3 Reviews  Hospital Rock is located just outside the entrance to Buckeye Flat campground on the southern end of Generals Highway. There's a small picnic area here, and plenty of parking, then you can cross the... 

 2 Reviews  The Congress Trail starts at the General Sherman Tree and is probably the most popular in the park. For this reason, try to get on this trail early to not only get a parking spot but also to enjoy the... 

 6 Reviews  Though the Grant Grove Trail is located in King's Canyon National Park, it fits more into the mold of walks in Sequoia National Park. This half mile loop is wheel chair accessible and brings visitors... 

 2 Reviews  This resevoir on the Kaweah River outside the park would probably fall under Lemon Cove or Three Rivers, but I'm putting it here. The lake is surrounded by the foothills of the Sierra, and there is... 

 1 Review  Deep inside the park, surrounded by mountains, are the Tokopah Falls. The hiking trail to these falls winds through some of the lovliest parts of the park. It's of moderate length, and mildly... 

 2 Reviews  Crescent Meadow is a lovely area that you can walk around in a 1.8 mile loop that picks up 190 feet. Though you are walking in the forest, it circles a nice lush open area that is great for spotting... 

 2 Reviews  When your first embarkement upon Mt. Whitney usually from the east side. Dont do what I did and not take the mountain seriously. Make sure you get up at the crack of dawn and get on that trail at... 

 1 Review  There is no reason to miss this trail: it's only 3.5 miles round trip, and it leads to a beautiful view. From the Trailhead, the trail leads through slightly rocky terrain and alternating forest and... 

 1 Review  This is a good 1-mile (some signs say 3/4-mile) loop that leads through the Giant Forest, explaining the history of the park and showcasing many giant sequoias. Though it's not the best trail for... 

 1 Review  If I knew how beautiful this trail would be, I would've alloted way more time on it. From Crescent Meadow, the trail begins by climbing gently through sequoias in Giant Forest. While hiking this... 

 1 Review  If you've wanted to photograph a monarch giant sequoia from base to crown, but haven't been able to, try visiting the McKinley Tree, on the Congress Trail. From the base of the tree, a trail leads to... 

 1 Review  Beetle Rock is nothing spectacular: it's basically a tiny granite dome with a nice view of the Middle Fork Canyon and the Foothills. You can't see any snowcapped peaks or lakes from here, but the... 

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 grandmaR Says:  Although I have photos identified of our visit to Kings Canyon park, I am getting the details from the NPS website because it has been almost 40 years since we... 

 ahwahneeliz Says:  Boyden Caverns is located at 74101 E. Kings Canyon Road, in Kings Canyon National Park, California. You must pay park entry, and the cavern has its own fee, not... 

 richiecdisc Says:  Tharp's Cabin has the distinction of being not only the oldest pioneer cabin in the park but also home to its first non-Naive settler, Hale Tharp who... 

 richiecdisc Says:  The Giant Forest Museum is a great place to start your exploration of the park. This state of the art visitor center does a great job of trying to explain not... 

 PinkFloydActuary Says:  This is a very pleasant little walk - it's an easy, paved, fairly level, and accessible trail (mostly paved, some boardwalk.) It circles around a nice open... 

 PinkFloydActuary Says:  As you might guess, this is a tree that fell many years ago - folks would drive their car on it for the novelty. You can't do that anymore, and as a result, the...